Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 212: Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 212 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators. Primary sponsor: Stan McClain (Republican), Criminal Justice, Judiciary, Rules. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-17.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators; Revising residency restrictions for persons convicted of certain sexual offenses occurring on or after a specified date; revising the prohibition of specified offenders from coming within a specified distance of a place where children congregate; requiring a person who has been convicted of specified offenses to provide notice to a school or child care facility under certain circumstances; authorizing the warrantless arrest of a person if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person committed specified offenses, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan McClain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rules | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-17
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- CS passed; YEAS 103, NAYS 9
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/11/2026)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
- In Messages
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